MSI X48 Platinum vs MSI X48C Platinum

Comparison of X48 Platinum, X48C Platinum

27 specifications	A MSI X48 PlatinumView product	B MSI X48C PlatinumView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor system buses supported	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one	2	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers	6	4
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
CD/AUX audio in	Yes	Yes
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes	Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors	1	1
TPM connectorKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
eSATA ports quantity	2	2
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111B	Realtek RTL8111B
Networking features	LAN 10/100/1000	LAN 10/100/1000
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factor	ATX	ATX
Audio chip	Realtek ALC888	Realtek ALC888
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	305 mm	305 mm
Depth	245 mm	245 mm

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